Bennett Spring Hanging Fen
Calcareous seep community in the Upper Ozarks Section of the Ozark Natural Division developed on a steep slope along the bluff above Bennett Spring Branch. The fen is permanently saturated by cool, mineralized ground water. Many unusual fen plants thrive in the rich, wet, peaty soils: swamp dogwood, boneset, umbrella grass, cowbane and swamp loosestrife. State park visitors wishing to visit this area should obtain information from the park naturalist beforehand due to the area's sensitive nature.
Access Information:
GPS park office.
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